5 - 11 October 2026
Here are fun events happening in or around Minneapolis this week, 5 to 11 October 2026!
MUSICAL MONDAYS
5 October, 7 - 10 pm
LUSH, Northeast Minneapolis
Check out local musical talent at the monthly cabaret series! They also do a bunch of giveaways to upcoming performances. Five dollar suggested donation.
BREAK THE BUBBLE
9 October, 5 - 9 pm
Summit Brewing, St Paul
New to the Twin Cities and/or want to meet some new friends? Try this casual, open house style event. No rules…just show up!
GRUNGE UNPLUGGED
9 October, 6 - 9 pm
Heavy Rotation Brewing, Brooklyn Park
Looking for a chill night out? Check out 90s acoustic cover band playing all of your favorite alternative and grunge hits.
CITY OF LAKES ART FAIR
10 - 11 October, 10 am - 5 pm
W Bde Maka Ska Pkwy, Minneapolis
Perhaps the last art fair of the season, but they saved best for last for atmosphere…lakeside + fall colors! Find 175+ artists from across the state, 30 emerging artists, live music, food and drinks, and more. And new this year, a harvest market featuring 40 local farmers and food vendors with locally grown produce, small-batch jams, baked goods, spices, etc.
TWIN CITIES VINTAGE FLEA
10 October, 10 am - 3 pm
North Loop Green, Minneapolis
First of two weekly vintage shopping ops…this roaming pop-up vintage market from the team behind Totally Rad Vintage Fest.
OWÁMNI FALLING WATER FESTIVAL
10 October, 11 am - 4 pm
Father Hennepin Bluff Park, Minneapolis
Join the celebration of Indigenous culture, music, food, art, and history in one of the Twin Cities most culturally significant places. Expect artists and makers, nonprofit community partners, live musical performances, traditional dance, and hands-on games and art activities for all ages.
FIX IT CLINIC
10 October, 12 - 4 pm
Bickford Mediation, Bloomington
Broken small appliance? Torn shirt? Busted mobile device? Try the free fix it clinic to see if they can help you with repairs!
BANNED BOOKS BINGO + BOOK FAIR
10 October, 12 - 4 pm
Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis
Browse banned books from Big Hill Books and join in for bingo from 1 - 3. MN authors will be calling bingo.
SOME LIKE IT HOT, BABY - HOT SAUCE/FOOD MARKET
10 October, 12 - 5 pm
Under Pressure Brewing, Golden Valley
The name says it all…stop by if you like things spicy.
BIRDING AT LAKEWOOD
11 October, 9 am
Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis
Get a brief intro to the art of birding, and then walk Jo Pond using your newly acquired skills.
MINNESOTA REPTILE SHOW
11 October, 10 am - 4 pm
North End Event Center, MN State Fair
Check out thousands of reptiles, amphibians, feeders, invertebrates, supplies, and more! 16 bucks for adults, 6 for kids, and free for four and under.
MINNEAPOLIS VINTAGE MARKET
11 October, 11 am - 4 pm
Quincy Hall, Northeast Minneapolis
Browse dozens of local vintage vendors and check out their sister market of crafters and makers for homemade goods.
NW FOOD TRUCK FEST
11 October, 11 am - 5 pm
Central Park, Ramsey
Taste over 20 food truck offerings in one spot. Plus music and shopping. Come hungry!
SPOOKY ROMANCE BOOK FAIR
11 October, 12 - 3 pm
BlackStack Brewing, St Paul
A romance book fair with a spooky twist. 16 vendors, authors, and bookish haunts. Free events with giveaways!
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